There have been more than 160 objections to plans to open a new pizza takeaway in a Solihull village.

Scores of residents have raised concerns about the application for a Domino's outlet at 209 Station Road, Balsall Common, with many suggesting that there are already too many hot food outlets on the shopping parade.

Balsall Parish Council claims that approving the premises would mean that almost a quarter of the 37 units in the vicinity would offer hot takeaways. There is currently a fish and chip shop adjacent and a Chinese takeaway just over the road.

Station Road, Balsall Common, where residents are concerned about the number of takeaway outlets. (Image: Google Street View)

However, the local authority's planning officers argued that the premises is more than 700 metres from the nearest school and they were satisfied that granting approval would not have a major impact on the mix of businesses.

They have recommended that councillors give the "change of use" application the go-ahead when Solihull's planning committee consider the item on Wednesday.

Making the case for approval, their report said: "The council has no policy to limit the number of hot food takeaways in this location and the centre will still retain a significant number of retail units."